The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series

Staging a meaningful protest requires several things, and a large young population is one of the key components. So, what happens when there aren't enough young people left? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47FYgnt

President Trump has wrapped up a whirlwind trip to Asia; he met with several key regional leaders... Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/43Q87FY

It appears that US military strikes against the Venezuelan government are imminent. Let's take a look at what passes for a military in Venezuela. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4nMXOdi

I’m thrilled to share that my first novel, and fifth book overall, is officially in the works! Acceptable Range is coming in early 2027, and you can join the interest list below now! Join the list here: https://bit.ly/AcceptableRange From Peter Zeihan, New York Times bestselling author of The End of the World Is Just the Beginning, comes his first work of fiction: a high-stakes geopolitical thrill...

The Fed just cut interest rates by 0.25%. Instead of the desired boost to a slowing US economy, we ended up with a market drop. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4hzmS5K

The world as we know it is going away. The large, interconnected systems that span the globe are breaking down, so those smaller, regional blocs are growing in importance. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47wOeFb

We've all heard the saying "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," but I'm not sure if that applies to South Korea and Japan forming an alliance against China. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4hAUAYP

To be thorough in our discussion of China's demographic collapse, we must explore as many potential solutions as possible...even if one of those is a UAE-style model of imported workers (aka slavery). Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4oEtJ06

We've kicked, flogged, and beaten the snot out of China's demographic horse, but what other countries are facing a similar demographic decline? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/49tfyXo

Bolivia is in the midst of a political reshuffling that could alter its minerals future. For decades, Bolivia's socialist government has kept the country poor and starved of foreign investment. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4hy7xTb

The Trump administration is sending the USS Ford, America’s most powerful supercarrier, to the waters off Venezuela... Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47tc44J

After months of being played by the Russians, it seems US President Donald Trump has had enough. On 23 October the United States fully sanctioned Russia's largest oil firms. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3WYZmWj

The recent deadly clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have less to do with current events, and more to do with the fractured ethnic and political foundations of the countries. So, let's look at the mounting instability threatening Pakistan's internal cohesion. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3J58g1u

Trump just cut off military and economic aid to Columbia, because of...you guessed it...a political clash with President Petro. Bonus points if you guessed that this move would have some adverse effects, like reviving the Colombian cocaine trade. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/47vz7vA

The US just committed roughly $20 billion in a currency-swap with Argentina. That's a whole lot of pesos. So, why did the US extend this lifeline, and will it save Argentina from itself? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/43IFGd4

Let's first establish that Qatar is not building a new base in the US. They are funding an expansion of an existing US facility used to train F-15 pilots. And second, Qatar isn't interested in those Idaho potatoes, they're looking for something a bit more nuanced. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4qmrQXE

The Trump administration's campaign against alleged Venezuelan drug smuggling is raising some eyebrows. Let's unpack the War Powers Act and how it applies to this. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3LlgWkI

There has been plenty of public frustration over Trump's policies and actions, but that doesn't necessarily translate to political momentum. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4neSMWC

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the US has been trying to figure out the appropriate level of involvement. Tomahawk Missiles would be quite the game-changer for this cyclical conversation. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4ol8C2C

US military intervention in Venezuela keeps getting floated around, but I'm not sure people fully comprehend how UGLY this would be. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3WEp0Q1

It looks like the peace deal between Israel, Gaza, Hamas, and other Arab States is holding (so far). The fighting has stopped, refugees are returning, and Trump deserves all the praise he's getting right now. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4nMyGE3

It's Friday evening, the office is packing up for the weekend, and the boss decides it's the perfect time to announce something big. So, I hope you enjoyed your weekend of mulling over the idea of what a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports would look like. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4n7L0xN

While the Russians are busy throwing everything they can at Ukraine, could China make a move to seize Siberia? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3IRFG3u

Anytime we have a sitting US president that has exceeded the average lifespan, it’s a warranted endeavor to explore what happens after...they bite the dust. So, how would President Vance hold up? Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3IWhCfC

The US needs to massively expand its ability to generate electricity. A possible solution? Mixed-oxide nuclear fuel. Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihan Full Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3KGvCL6